Our Materials
Everything we make begins with the materials we choose. We work with natural fibres, foraged or sustainably sourced wood, traditional metals and botanical colour, combining them using heritage techniques to create long-lasting, low-impact products.
Below, you’ll find an overview of the materials we use, what makes them special, and why we choose them.
Wool fibres
We work with a small selection of thoughtfully sourced wool fibres, each chosen for its natural qualities, hand-feel and suitability for different textile projects. All of our wool is fully natural, renewable and biodegradable.
Kent Romney Wool
A sturdy, versatile British wool with a beautiful natural texture.
Qualities:
Medium to long staple length
Strong, durable fibre
Soft enough for garments, yet resilient for harder-wearing items
Slight natural lustre
Best Uses:
Sweaters, cardigans and outerwear
Hats and mitts
Weaving and tapestry
Projects requiring a balance of softness and strength
Feel: Smooth, balanced and reliable, a classic all-purpose wool.
Bluefaced Leicester (BFL) Wool
Often considered one of the finest British wools, prized for its softness and drape.
Qualities:
Naturally soft with a silky sheen
Long, lustrous fibres
Excellent drape and stitch definition
Warm but lightweight on the skin
Best Uses:
Scarves, shawls and next-to-skin garments
Luxury knits and fine accessories
Lacework and detailed stitch patterns
Feel: Soft, elegant and gently silky, ideal for wearables.
Corriedale Wool
A soft, springy wool known for its warmth and bounce, popular among knitters and spinners.
Qualities:
Medium-soft with a comfortable hand feel
Excellent elasticity and bounce
Warm and cosy
Great stitch definition
Best Uses:
Everyday garments (sweaters, hats, mitts)
Socks and accessories
Items that need shape retention
Textured stitches and cables
Feel: Cushioned, woolly and pleasantly springy, a comforting, all-round fibre.
Natural Plant & Animal Fibres
Tampico Fibre
A plant fibre made from the agave plant.
Features: Springy, lightweight, moderately stiff, excellent for sweeping fine dust.
Benefits: Durable, water-resistant and entirely plant-based.
Sustainability: Biodegradable, renewable and plastic-free.
Coconut Fibre (Coir)
Made from the outer husk of the coconut.
Features: Coarse, stiff, long-lasting and excellent for scrubbing.
Benefits: Performs well on textured surfaces and stubborn debris.
Sustainability: A by-product of the coconut industry; fully biodegradable.
Arenga Fibre
Derived from the sugar palm.
Features: Dark, stiff, resilient and very durable.
Benefits: Ideal for workshop debris, sawdust and heavier cleaning.
Sustainability: Harvested from palms without removing the plant.
Horsehair
A traditional brushmaking material.
Features: Soft, flexible, naturally glossy and great for fine dusting.
Benefits: Gentle on surfaces while still effective at cleaning.
Sustainability: biodegradable and renewable.
Goat Hair
Silky, soft and perfect for delicate tasks.
Features: Very fine, gentle bristles ideal for electronics, tools or intricate areas.
Benefits: Gives a light, careful sweep for precision cleaning.
Sustainability: Biodegradable and renewable.
Woods
Driftwood
Collected by hand from the North Wales coastline.
Features: Natural variation in shape, texture and tone, each piece is unique.
Benefits: Beautiful tactile handles shaped by nature.
Sustainability: Foraged responsibly; no trees felled.
Oak and Beech
Used natural, iron-darkened or botanical-dyed.
Features: Strong, dense and long-lasting.
Benefits: Excellent for workshop and household tools; feels superb in the hand.
Sustainability: Sustainably sourced wood; long lifespan reduces waste.
Threads, Fixings & Bindings
Waxed Linen Thread
Used for stitching bristles into handles.
Features: Strong, flexible, grippy and durable.
Benefits: Secure binding that ages beautifully over time.
Sustainability: Made from natural flax fibres; biodegradable.
Copper Wire
Used for securing bristles on selected brushes.
Features: Strong, corrosion-resistant, warm-toned metal.
Benefits: Adds a functional, decorative accent.
Sustainability: Long-lasting and recyclable.
Brass Wire
Used for securing bristles on selected brushes.
Features: Bright, golden colour; highly durable.
Benefits: Strong binding that complements natural materials.
Sustainability: Recyclable and long-lived.
Stainless Steel Wire
Used for securing bristles on selected brushes.
Features: Strong, corrosion-resistant, clean silver tone, extremely durable.
Benefits: Provides a long-lasting, rust-resistant fixing for everyday and heavy-use brushes, maintaining structural integrity over time.
Sustainability: Long-lived, fully recyclable metal with excellent longevity, reducing the need for replacements.
Botanical Colour
Indigo (Plant Dye)
A natural dye used for deep blues.
Features: Lightfast, washfast, ages like denim.
Benefits: Creates rich, layered tones and distinctive patterns.
Sustainability: Plant-based and biodegradable.
Natural Dyes (General: Madder, Oak Gall, Chamomile, Beech, Seasonal Plants)
We use a range of plant materials depending on the season and project.
Features: Earthy, organic colour with natural variation.
Benefits: No harsh chemicals; gentle, evolving colour over time.
Sustainability: Plant-derived, biodegradable and low-impact.
Sustainability at the Core
We use natural, biodegradable materials whenever possible
Our wool is never superwash and contains no nylon or synthetic fibres, ensuring it remains fully biodegradable and environmentally low-impact
Our wood is foraged or responsibly sourced
No synthetic bristles or plastics
Handcrafted tools are built to last, reducing waste
Natural dyes replace synthetic chemical colourants
Traditional techniques mean low energy, low waste, high longevity